Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital
Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died. Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old. In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…
Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported.  He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…
ID Released For 10-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash ID Released For 10-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
ID Released For 10-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Police have identified a 10-year-old boy who was killed in a two-vehicle crash. in the area. Rockland County resident Michael Bosco, of Pomona, was killed around 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the crash in Nanuet, at the intersection of Route 304 and West Nyack Road, in Nanuet. Arriving officers discovered two vehicles heavily damaged, a Toyota Sienna and a Ford F-150 both with airbag deployment, according to Detective Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police Department. Earlier Story: 10-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Each of the involved vehicles was…
EMS Volunteer Dies At Ambulance Headquarters In Hudson Valley EMS Volunteer Dies At Ambulance Headquarters In Hudson Valley
EMS Volunteer Dies At Ambulance Headquarters In Hudson Valley This story has been updated with corrected information. An EMS volunteer unexpectedly died at his ambulance headquarters in Rockland County, authorities announced. Stony Point EMS volunteer Joey Zask died on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Stony Point Ambulance Headquarters from causes that have not been disclosed by officials. Zask worked for Rockland Mobile Care as a dispatcher and was also a volunteer in Orange County, in Cornwall, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family. He was a driver training to get his EMT certification for both Hudson Valley companies. “Members of the Piermo…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two Thousands of dollars have been raised to support the family of Frank Pallett, a Hudson Valley business owner who died last week at the age of 51. A GoFundMe created by Pallet's sister-in-law, Nicole Fejka, has raised more than $21,500 as of Monday, Aug. 16.  The goal is to raise $100,000 for Pallet's wife, Michelle, and the couple's two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-old Angelina. Pallett, a Yonkers native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness, according to his obituary. He owned The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newbu…
Shock Follows Sudden Death Of Popular Children's Musician, 39, Who Performed In Rockland Shock Follows Sudden Death Of Popular Children's Musician, 39, Who Performed In Rockland
Shock Follows Sudden Death Of Popular Children's Musician, 39, Who Performed In Rockland You could almost hear the sound of hearts breaking as word spread that "Mr. Chris," a popular children's performer at libraries throughout North Jersey and Rockland County, had died suddenly. Christopher Flynn, 39, of Dumont brought joy to many, strumming his guitar and playing the trombone "much to the delight of children, parents and staff," as a notice Thursday morning from the Bergenfield Public Library put it. "I am absolutely devastated about this loss," one parent said. "He was such a happy part of my daughter's young life."  "He was just performing this week," another noted. …
Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 A former town supervisor in the area has died at the age of 56. Paul Hansut, who served as supervisor in the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County, died on Saturday, July 17.  Hansut, a former Town of Lloyd Police officer, City of Poughkeepsie Police detective, and a former Ulster County legislator, had pancreatic cancer “Paul was truly dedicated to his family, friends, and community and will be greatly missed,” according to a statement from the Town of Lloyd.  A former PBA President for the City of Poughkeepsie PBA the organization said it was saddened to learn of the loss: "Our thoug…
Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say
Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say A 45-year-old woman who was reported missing in New York earlier this week has been found dead, state police announced. On Tuesday, June 29, an alert was issued for Angola resident Gina J. Baca, who was reported missing by the Seneca Nation of Indians in Erie County. This week, on Thursday, July 1, State Police said that Baca was located and was found dead. No information regarding her death was released. New York State Police said that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Forensic Identification Unit are investigating. No other information was immediately available. Check back to…
Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80 Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80
Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80 For the past 18 years the "Hot Dog Guy," has stood on the side of a busy area roadway and waved to passing vehicles, bringing smiles to bypassers. Sadly, those days have come to an end with the death of Dutchess County staple George Schwartz, the hot dog man's real name, on Friday, June 18 in Lagrangeville. Schwartz, who was 80, always said he was a "regular guy" who sold hot dogs, his obituary said. He worked on Route 55 until the end, only stopping when a short illness would not allow him to serve his customers any longer. Schwartz, who has been selling hot dogs for years and years, was…
Well-Known Business Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 41 Well-Known Business Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 41
Well-Known Business Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 41 A popular Hudson Valley whiskey maker has died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 41. Mahopac High School graduate Gable "Gabe" Erenzo, of Gardiner, in Ulster County, was the owner of Gardiner Liquid Mercantile, said his father Ralph Erenzo.  During the early years, Ernezo worked with his father to develop and nurture the Hudson Whiskey and Tuthilltown Spirits’ brands before traveling the world as Hudson’s first brand ambassador. "His bold personality, genuine warmth, and sense of humor brought joy to anyone he encountered," said the company. The company when on to say tha…
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 A popular business owner who was a football standout in Northern Westchester and then in college has died unexpectedly. Frankpeter Gabriel of Katonah, who was 58, died on Saturday. April 10 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was a graduate of Somers High School, where he was awarded all-county and all-league honors in football. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where he had a successful football career.  He was the owner of JMF Painting located in Somers. Frankpeter was the husband of Carolyn (Willman) and the fat…
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…